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Circle K Owner’s Fuel Profits Soar Despite Weak Demand in Europe
Gas station and convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. saw big gains in fuel margins after the war in the Middle East caused prices to spike. The company easily beat analysts’ estimates for sales and earnings, propelling shares to a record high.
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